ASUNCION, Aug 16 Santiago Pena was sworn in yesterday as Paraguay’s new president, promising to “build alliances” and show “firm and ethical leadership” for the next.
Conservative Santiago Peña’s overwhelming win in Paraguay’s presidential election not only reaffirmed the long-ruling Colorado Party’s hold on power but raised questions about the future role of his powerful political mentor, who has been accused of co.
Conservative Santiago Peña’s overwhelming win in Paraguay’s presidential election not only reaffirmed the long-ruling Colorado Party’s hold on power but raised questions about the future role of his powerful political mentor, who has been accused of corruption by the United States.
Voters will decide Sunday whether to stay with the party that has governed Paraguay for seven decades or back a broad opposition coalition that has mounted a strong challenge amid discontent over health, schools and corruption. The elections for president and Congress could also have geopolitical implications as Paraguay is the only country in South…